Table of Contents

1. Contact Personnel
2. Schedule
3. Policies
   1. Visitor
   2. Attendance
   3. Substance Abuse
   4. Birthdays & Events
   5. Dress Code
4. Discipline
5. Permits
6. Academic Information
7. Health & Safety
   
   

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Contact Information

Staff

Principal's Message:

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to Roy Bedichek Middle School! Our motto is "Pride in Excellence" and we will continue to work hard to achieve excellence and pride in all aspects of school life. Please take time to
read this handbook and discuss the information together.The office staff, teachers, counselors and administrators are available if you have any questions or concerns. Students, study hard, get involved in campus activities, and show repect to yourself, property and others! Parents, please get involved in our PTA, CAC or UPWARDS program. Call for volunteer opportunities. Make it a great year BOBCATS!

Thank you - thank you very much!
Gail Belcher, Principal

Mission Statement:

To provide a supportive, creative, and challenging school where all can learn and become responsible members of the community.

Belief Statement:

We believe everyone is unique, has the ability to learn, and has the need to be a lifelong learner. Everyone deserves the opportunity to meet the need for safety, belonging, freedom, power and fun while becoming a responsible member of the world community.

Schedule:

Building Hours:

The office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30- p.m.. Students are to leave campus by
3:45 p.m. unless they are involved in an adult supervised activity, i.e. athletics, tutoring or UPWARDS program.

Cafeteria:

Cafeteria/Snack Bar: The cafeteria serves both breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served between 7:45 and 8:10 a.m. Students are not allowed leave campus for lunch.
National School Lunch Program: AISD participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers free and reduced price meals based on a student's financial need. Information
is at the main office. Snack lunch line is not available on the National School Lunch Program.
Vending Machines: Vending machines may be used during the lunch periods and after school,
and will be shut down during passing periods. No food or drink is allowed in the halls or class unless permitted by the teacher. Use vending machines at your own risk. Refunds are not available.

Cafeteria Behavior:

1) Walk at all times.
2) Take pride in Bedichek's campus by putting trash in trashcans and aluminum cans in containers for recycling.
3) Demonstrate courtesy and thoughtfulness.
4) Follow all instructions given by lunch supervisors (administrators, counselors, parent volunteers, custodians, teachers, monitors and cafeteria personnel).
When the bell rings to end the lunch period, go to your next class with your necessary materials. Students are not allowed to go to the academic wings during their lunch period unless they have a pass from a teacher.

Common Student Questions:

Policies:

Visitors

Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit school. Please sign in at the main office, state the reason for your visit, and pick up a visitor's badge. We are always pleased to have parents join students at lunch.

Closed Campus Policy

Upon arrival at school, no student is to leave the school campus until he/she leaves for home at the end of the day or with permission from a parent and a permit to leave from the main office. Any student leaving without permission will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary
action.

Attendance - If a student will be absent, please call 414-3265 to report the absence.

To receive credit in a class, middle school students may miss no more than eighteen (18) periods per school year (9 periods per semester). A student who misses more days than allowed by TEA policy shall not be given credit for the class unless the attendance committee finds that the absence(s) are the result of extenuating circumstances.
When returning to school after an absence, a student must bring a note signed by the parent/guardian that describes the reason for the absence. Notes, signed by the student, even with the parent's permission, will be considered a forgery, and disciplinary action will be taken. It is current practice that a parent/guardian call 414-5191 to notify the school of a student's absence on the day of the absence. AISD works with the Travis County Sheriff Department to verify any student's absence that is not accounted for by a parent/guardian, by making home visitations daily.
The District accepts the following as extenuating circumstances for the purpose of granting credit for a class:

1. Personal illness, death in the family, quarantine.
2. Days of suspension
3. Participation in court proceeding or child abuse/neglect investigation (with official legal documentation).
4. A migrant student's late enrollment or early withdrawal.
5. Completion of a competency-based program for at-risk students.
6. Late enrollment or early withdrawal of a student under Texas Youth Commission.
7. Specific religious observance.
8. Participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation program.

Notification of absences is according to the following procedures:

1. A parent/guardian must call the school before 10 a.m. notifying the attendance clerk that the student is absent. The phone number of the attendance clerk 414-5191.

2. Absences are listed on the student's progress reports which come out 3 weeks after the beginning of each new six weeks.

Withdrawl Procedure - (Please request withdrawals between 8-10 a.m.)
Parents or guardians must notify the school office of their intent to withdraw their student(s) at least one day prior to the last day the student will be attending Bedichek. When a student is checking out of Bedichek to attend another school, a withdrawal form must be completed. The student is required to check out with each individual teacher as well as the library, counselor and principal. All financial obligations to the school including payment for lost/stolen textbooks must be taken care of at the time of withdrawal. There is also an additional form which requires
a parent/guardian signature.

Lost & Found

Students who find lost items are asked to take them to the office. Students who lose articles should report them as soon as they are missed. Students are encouraged to label all belongings so they can be identified and returned to the owner.

After School Events

Students should make arrangements to be picked up ON TIME for all after school activities. Please pick your student up within 15 minutes of a given activity ending time. We are concerned about your child's safety. Our teachers sponsor many of these after school activities and it creates a hardship on the teacher who must wait with your students when you are late.
Those students who do not comply will face parent contact, possible disciplinary action, and/or suspension from future school activities.

Do Not Bring to School

Problems arise when students bring inappropriate items to school that interfere with instruction. These items include, but are not limited to: trading cards of any kind, CD/tape players, radios, laser pointers, inappropriate jewelry (see DRESS code), roller blades electronic games, water guns, stink bombs, knives of ANY kind, shoe polish, confetti eggs, shaving cream, dice, fireworks, poppers, lighters, matches spray paint, water balloons, bandannas, liquid paper, numchucks, brass knuckles, hair spray and all aerosol cans, paint & calligraphy pens, glitter, fountain pens, hats, sunglasses, walkie-talkies, and wallet chains. DO NOT BRING THESE TO SCHOOL! No markers are allowed on campus. If markers are found in a student's possession, there will be a $5 per marker fine charged for which the student is responsible. Pagers/Cellphones are illegal items on campus that will be confiscated and turned over to campus police. The above items will not be tolerated and appropriate action will be taken against the student who possesses these items. The action may include suspension or expulsion. Parents will need to pick up all confiscated items. Any student tagging school property or found guilty of defacing school property in any way will be assessed a minimum $25 fine. Tagging is also not allowed on backpacks, books, schoolwork, or anywhere on campus!! The school accepts no responsibility for personal items: Students should bring only the amount of money needed for lunch or other school expenses to be used at school. Students are discouraged from bringing expensive personal items, i.e.bracelets, purses, cameras, electronics, expensive watches, etc.

Purses & Backpacks
Student purses and backpacks brought to school are subject to reasonable search by a school official (teacher, principal, assistant principal) when he or she has established reasonable cause to believe the student is violating or has violated a student code of conduct rule, school rule or law. New Jersey v. T.L.O 469 U .S . 325 (1985); Coffman v. State 782 S,W. 2d 249 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1989).

Birthdays & Events
Gifts, floral arrangements and balloon bouquets must be held in the office before and after lunch. Please limit balloon bouquets to 3 balloons. Large bouquets are problematic and take up needed
office space.

Apparel & Dress Code
STUDENTS MAY BE SENT HOME FOR WEARING INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING!!!
Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress, make-up, or hairstyle which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is a distraction or a disruption to the learning process will not be permitted. Appropriate appearance will be determined by the building administrator. The following guidelines should be observed:

1) Undergarments are not to be worn as outer garments or to be exposed. Students with sagging pants will be asked to change into gym shorts or other shorts that fit.
2) Short shorts (Shorts must be at mid-thigh. A six inch inseam usually meets the standard.), tops that do not completely cover the midriff, tube tops, halters, and bare backs/chests are not permitted. The administration reserves the right to determine if short length is appropriate length
for school wear . Students not complying with this rule will be asked to change into gym shorts or wind pants and/or call home for a change of clothes.
3) Clothing with holes or rips, and/or intentional conspicuous patches will not be allowed. Boxer
shorts, pajamas or house shoes are not allowed.
4) Hats, wallet chains, bandannas, and dark sunglasses are not to be brought to school.
5) Clothing must be worn as designed.
6) Jewelry that pierces any body part other than the ears is not allowed to be worn on campus.
7) Clothing, (spiked dog collars/bracelets), medallions, patches, or designs on clothing should not reflect or suggest drugs, cults/gang affiliation or support, alcohol, tobacco, weapons or violence, or any other distasteful, obscene, abusive or profane language. Gang related colors, ornaments, colored shoelaces etc. are prohibited
8) Hair coloring that is disruptive to the educational environment is not permitted.
9) Black lip liner and black fingernail polish is not allowed, nor is face glitter.
5. Passengers shall not deface the bus and/or its equipment.
6. Passengers shall not extend head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window nor hold any object out of the window nor throw any objects within or out of the bus.
7. Passengers shall not smoke or use any form of tobacco/drugs/alcohol on the bus.
8. Usual classroom conduct shall be observed. Unruly conduct, including the use of obscene language, will subject the passenger to disciplinary action.
9. Upon leaving the bus, the passenger will wait for the driver's signal before crossing in front of the bus.

Infractions of bus policies will result in:

1. Student conference, possible bus suspension, and parent notification.
2. Suspension from bus 1-3 days.
3. Suspension of bus riding privileges or permanent removal from the AISD buses.
4. Students must present their form showing all work is complete and signed by all their teachers
In the case of serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other passengers or the driver, the
driver shall have the authority to put the student off the bus or to call for law enforcement assisance; the principal and parent shall be notified of the situation asap. The student shall not be provided bus service again until a conference involving all persons listed above has been held.

School Dances
Evening dances are provided for Bedichek students only and campus dress code applies. Students may not attend a Bedichek social event if they:
1) Have been suspended or have been assigned to the Behavior Management Center (BMC) within one week of the event
2) Have financial obligations to the school
3) Students should present their Bedichek student identification card when entering dances.

Student Store
The student store, where the basic school supplies may be purchased on campus, is located on the west side of the cafeteria Further information on the hours of operation, prices, and inventory will be made available to students as soon as the store is ready for business.

On Campus Sales & Distributions
The only on campus sales allowed are those sponsored by a school organization. The selling of any non-school sponsored items will result in disciplinary action. Party flyers and slam book are
not allowed to be distributed on campus.

Assemblies
This includes: pep rallies, school concerts, drama programs, school dances A student's conduct in assemblies must meet the same standard as in the classroom. A student who is tardy or who does not abide by school and district rules of conduct during an assembly shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Equal Opportunity
Austin Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or English language skills in its programs and activities.

I.D. Badges
Students will be issued badges at the beginning of the year. If they lose it, it must be replaced at their own cost. As we move more and more to automation as in library and cafeteria service and to promote safety, students are requested to wear their identification badge during school and at school functions.

Walking to School
Students who walk to school must cross at the intersection crosswalks if crossing South 1st or William Cannon. Students are expected to follow pedestrian crossing regulations.

Substitute Teachers
Substitute teachers are guests on our campus and are to be treated as such. Bedichek students are expected to be cooperative, polite and helpful to all substitute teachers. Bedichek is proud of having a reputation with substitutes as being a middle school with courteous students and well organized classes. Any failure to cooperate with a substitute teacher may result in disciplinary action.

Peer Meditation
Peer Mediation is a method of conflict resolution offered at Bedichek. It is a process which uses a trained neutral party to help students in conflict reach an agreement which is mutually satisfying. This process encourages and assists students in finding their own solutions that they can be committed to carrying out.

Support Groups
The Bedichek Counseling Department sponsors many student support groups. Contact your grade level counselor for additional information.

Clubs & Organizations
All Bedichek students are encouraged to participate in a club or organization that appeals to individual interest. Participation in a school sponsored club or organization is one of the best ways to accomplish a feeling of success and loyalty to your school. Student clubs and performing groups may establish rules of conduct and consequences for misbehavior that are stricter than those for students in general. If a violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the school shall apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization. Bedichek's clubs, organizations and activities are: Museum Club, JFTA, Upwards, Young Marines, Mariachi Band, Athletics, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Soccer, Student Council, Tennis, Environmental Club, Pep-Squad, Cheerleaders, Theater -Arts, Science-Club, Tennis, Peer Mediators, Computer Lab and Ropes course.

Discipline

Discipline & Management Plan
We encourage you to be responsible students and to follow school rules for your safety and the safety of others; walk, respect self , others and property. Students who fail to do so will face disciplinary consequences.

Zero Tolerance
On November 8, 1993, the Board of Trustees approved a policy which states that the school district will not tolerate the possession of firearms, other illegal weapons or assault on district employees. The policy covers students in grades 4 through 12 and provides that: A removal or expulsion hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Student Discipline policy for students accused of possessing firearms, other illegal weapons (knives with blades over 5 and 1/2 inches, clubs, etc.) or for any form of assault on a school employee. Students found to have committed such offenses shall be removed to an alternative education placement or expelled for a minimum of six weeks. Expulsions and removals in these instances shall not be probated. Principals will report all such incidents to the appropriate District and law enforcement personnel.

Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Any student who intentionally sells, gives, possesses, uses or is under the influence of illegal drugs, narcotics, or alcohol in or on school property, including buses, shall be subject to (1) removal from school and (2) being reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for possible legal action. Students may not possess, distribute, give, or sell drug paraphernalia.

Smoking
The use and/or possession of tobacco products and paraphernalia is prohibited. Any students who violates this rule is subject to removal from school. The rules for drug, alcohol and tobacco apply at the bus stop, on the bus, on the school campus, and AISD property during the school day and at any school activity before or after school.

Sexual Harassment
Students are prohibited from engaging in offensive verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Public Displays of Affection
Students are prohibited from engaging in inappropriate public displays of affection anywhere on campus.

Possible Discipline Actions

Teacher Directed Discipline (Level I)
Violations: Disrupting the learning process, violating classroom rules, cheating, plagiarizing, copying, lying, using profanity and obscene gestures, truancy and other.
Consequences: A conference with student and/or parent, change seating chart, teacher's detention, telephone call to parent, Administrative referral, removal from class,and other.

Administrator Directed Discipline (Level II)
Violations: Non-classroom disruptions, misconduct at a school activity, unauthorized leaving of the school grounds, defacing school property, theft/possession/sale of another's property, forgery/misrepresentation, being in an unauthorized area, fighting, threatening or harassing others (possession/sale/use/distribution), or being under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. shoplifting during field trips. Failure to do as an Administrator directs, possession of weapon or an object which could be used as a weapon, and other offenses which pose a danger to self/others.
Consequences: Class change, behavior contract, detention, telephone call to parent/guardian, parent/guardian conference, Behavioral Management Center (BMC), Community Service (campus clean-up/service project), suspension, fines and other.

Administrator Directed Discipline (Level III)
Removal hearings are held for serious and/or persistent misbehavior which impair the educational efficiency of the school.

Mandatory Removal to AEP
Mandatory Removal to AEP
_ Simple assault (beating or hazing) or terroristic threat
_ Selling, giving, or delivering to another person or possessing, using or being
under the influence of: 1) marijuana, or a controlled substance in an amount not constituting
a felony offense 2) a dangerous drug, in an amount not constituting a felony offense
_ Selling, giving or delivering to another person over-the-counter drugs, or an alcoholic beverage; committing a serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol; or possessing, using or being under the influence of alcohol, if punishment is less than a felony.
_ An offense relating to abusable glue or aerosol paint or relating to volatile chemicals.
_ An offense of public lewdness or indecent exposure.
_ Major damage to, defacing or destruction or unauthorized appropriation of property.
_ Any offense that is a felony, whether committed on or off school property.
_ Retaliating against a school employee, when not combined with another offense, either on or off school property.
Expulsion - (Mandatory)
_ Use, exhibition or possession of: a firearm, an illegal knife (5.5 inches+), a club, a prohibited weapon
_ Aggravated assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault
_ Arson
_ Murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder or capital murder
_ Indecency with a child
_ Aggravated kidnapping
_ Alcohol or drug-related offense punishable as a felony
_ Retaliation against a school employee in connection with one of the offenses listed above, whether committed on or off school property or at a school-related activity.

Administrator Directed Discipline (Level IV)
A student can be expelled by an administrator, to and alternative setting, for assault and continued disruptive behavior.

Behavioral Management Center (BMC)
Students may be assigned to the BMC by assistant principals, or the principal, for demonstrating inappropriate behavior (Teacher Directed Discipline Level I).

School Buses
A student being transported in school-owned vehicles is required to comply with the Student Code of Conduct. Any student failing to comply with this code or established rules of conduct may be denied transportation services and will be subject to disciplinary action. The following rules shall apply to student conduct on school transportation:
1. Passengers shall follow the driver's directions at all times.
2. Passengers shall board and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop nearest their home.
3. Passengers shall not stand if there is a seat available. If a passenger must ride standing, the passenger shall face the front holding on to the seat rails.
4. Passengers shall keep books, musical instrument cases, feet, and other objects out of the aisle of the bus.

Permits & Other Forms

Permit to Enter
A permit to enter form must be presented to each teacher the day following an excused absence.
1) Have your parent or guardian write and sign a note giving your name, the dates you were absent and the reason for your absence.
2) Present your note to the attendance clerk in the office before 8:10 a.m. the day you return to school.
*Students returning to school following an absence without a written excuse will have an unexcused absence noted on their permit.

Permit to Leave School
When it is necessary to leave school during class hours, you must have written permission from your parent or guardian.
1) You must bring a written note signed by your parent or guardian to the attendance clerk in the office before 8:10 a.m. the day you need to leave.
2) A parent/guardian must sign you out, in the office, before leaving campus.
3) You must present the permit to any teacher whose class was missed.

Call Slip
If you receive an Office Call Slip, report to the designated place. Any student walking around campus during class

Late to School
Students late to school must first report to the office.

Tardy Permit
If you are tardy, it is requested that you have a written excuse signed by a parent, guardian, or doctor stating the date, time of arrival and the reason for being tardy, bring it to the office as soon as you arrive at school. A tardy permit will be written to show your teachers whose classes you missed or if you will be late. If the reason for your tardy is acceptable, it will be excused. If you do not have a written excuse your tardy will be noted unexcused.

Tardy to Class
TARDY PERMITS ARE NOT WRITTEN IF YOU ARE LATE GOING FROM ONE CLASS TO THE NEXT. YOU ARE TARDY IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE PROPER ROOM WHEN THE BELL BEGINS TO RING.
1. Teachers will determine the appropriate consequences prior to your third tardy.
2) For the fourth and subsequent tardies in the semester, you will be referred by the teacher to the assistant principal.

Hall Permits
Passes must indicate student name, date, time, destination and an official school signature. Trips to the restroom and the water fountain should be made BEFORE going to class. The teacher will request a student escort during class, for restroom or nurse (for emergencies or medication only).

Academic Information

Progress Reports
Progress reports are mailed to parents after the third week of the six weeks grading period. Teachers are only required to send progress reports for students who are not passing the 1st three weeks of each grading period. Contact the teachers to request a parent conference about your child's progress should questions arise.

Report Cards
Report cards are mailed at the end of each six weeks grading period. Parents must keep the main office notified of address changes.

Honor Roll
The honor rolls will be determined on the basis of the grade point average (GPA) of the respective six weeks.

Honor Roll Eligibility:
A. First Honor Roll - 3.5000 GPA and above
B. Second Honor Roll - 2.9000 to 3.4999
C. Third Honor Roll - 2.4000 to 2.8999
If a student makes an F, an I, or an NG during the respective six weeks, the student is ineligible for the honor roll that six weeks.

Student Records
A student's school records are confidential and are protected from unauthorized inspection or use. A cumulative record is maintained for each student from the time he/she enters AISD until the student withdraws or graduates. This record moves with the student from school to school.
By law, both parents, whether married, separated, or divorced have access to the records of a student who is under 18 or a dependent for tax purposes. A parent whose rights have been legally terminated will be denied access to the records if the school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights.

Promotion in Grades 6-8
In order to be promoted from one grade to another, a middle/junior high school student must:
1. Have an overall grade average of 70 and
2. Attain an average of 70 or above in three of the following subjects:
language arts, mathematics, social studies and science.

Conferences
At times parents/guardians may feel it beneficial to meet with the teacher of their child. A conference may be held with your child's "team" or individual teacher.
There are three ways to schedule an appointment: 1. Call the main office @ 414-3265, 2. Call the appropriate teacher #'s , or 3. Call the student's grade level counselor @ 414-5186.

Academic Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities during the first six weeks, the student must have been promoted to the next grade level. To remain eligible, a student must maintain a passing grade in all subjects. This includes all participating athletes, cheerleaders, managers, band performers, club members, etc. Students must also be clear of financial obligations.

Physical Education
The State of Texas requires that all students take physical education. All students are expected to dress out for P.E. in shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, and socks. The physical education teachers will provide students with further information about the purchase of a gym uniform.
If a student is to be excused from physical education because of illness, he/she must bring a written request from the parent or physician. Excessive absences will require a note from a doctor.

Athletics
Only 7th and 8th graders are permitted to participate in AISD athletics. Before a student may participate in practices his/her parent/guardian must read, sign and return a variety of forms which include a physical, insurance waiver, and parental permission for participation. Seventh graders who have reached their 14th birthday before September 1st of the present school year are ineligible. Eighth graders who have reached their 15th birthday before September 1st of the present school year are ineligible. Students must have no obligations to participate on athletic teams.

Junior Honor Society
Selection for the Junior Honor Society is based on the following:
1. Teacher evaluation in the area of citizenship
2. Participation in extracurricular activities
3. Fulfillment of all academic requirements

Textbooks
Textbooks are supplied by the state of Texas and property of AISD
Students are responsible for textbooks issued to them. Book covers will be provided to help keep books clean. Please make sure your name, grade, and teacher's name are written in the book label in case the book is misplaced. Textbooks bust be returned at the end of the school year, or when a student withdraws from Bedichek.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS. Textbooks will not be issued to students if they owe for lost, damaged or stolen textbooks.

DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Students must pay for library fines, lost or damaged books, P.E. clothes or lost P.E. locks, fund raiser items, equipment or school damage due to the student's carelessness or vandalism and any other financial obligation owed to the school. If a student is on the obligation list they will not be able to play on athletic or intramural teams; participate in fund raisers; participate in pep squad or cheerleading; attend athletic events; pep rallies; non-instructional assemblies; dances; field-trips, or class rewards. Students/parents are notified regularly during the year of all of the student's outstanding obligations. Students/parents may contact the main office to see if they have an obligation.

Library Services
The library has a wealth of books and materials for fun and learning purposes. Regular library hours for students are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are issued a barcode ID library card which is required for checking out materials Computers are available for data retrieval . Five cents to 10 cents per page covers printing or use of the copy machine. Quiet and courtesy are a must. Books may be checked out for a 2 week period. Lost, or damaged, books must be paid for.

Health & Safety

Immunizations
All students must be immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate signed by a doctor stating that for medical reasons, the student should not be immunized. The immunizations required are: diphtheria/tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and TAB; the school nurse can provide information on the required doses of these vaccines. Proof of immunization may be personal records by a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature or rubber stamp validation. Proof of all immunizations must be brought to the school! If a student's religious beliefs conflict with the immunization requirement, the student must present a statement signed by parent which states that the immunization conflicts with the beliefs and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the student is a member. This statement must be renewed yearly.

Medications
If it is necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a medication form must be completed by the parent/guardian and kept on file in the health clinic. All medication must be kept in the health clinic in the original prescription bottle and labeled with the student's name and directions for dispensing. Students are not allowed to carry medication with them.

Emergency Contact Numbers
Students are requested to submit to the office any change of address or telephone numbers (both home and parent/guardian work numbers). All parents MUST list on their student's emergency care card a telephone number where they may be reached during the day.

School Insurance
School insurance is available to all students. A packet will be available for each student on the first day of classes. Purchase of this program is optional. Only students playing in the sports program must provide signed evidence that they are covered by adequate insurance should they choose not to purchase this package.

Emergency Drills
Students, teachers, and staff shall participate in frequent drills of emergency procedures. When the alarm is sounded, students must follow the directions of the teacher or other school staff members quickly, quietly and in an orderly manner.
Emergency bells:
3 bells - fire drill - leave the building
1 bell - stand at attention
2 bells - return quietly to room

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***FINAL NOTE TO STUDENTS***
All special circumstances cannot be written into these general guidelines. Always ask a teacher or principal if you are unsure of a policy.. Remember...common sense is always a good personal policy.

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